The orphanage home “Ananda Bhavan” started its journey in January 2012 with 7 orphan and single parent children.

Over the time more children joined and now there are 39 children of various ages are moving towards success. By fostering an atmosphere of care, learning, and happiness, these children are empowered to reach their full potential and make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

Despite being first generation learners, these children have not only learned to read and write, but have also developed a wide range of skills that were previously unimaginable. Senior batch studies in Class-XII attend the Government school, while junior batch studies in Jr. Kg to Class- VIII attend our own South Calcutta Public School.

They are now proficient in singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Additionally, they can confidently recite and perform on stage. Some of them are also honing their athletic abilities in activities like running, javelin, and discus throw.

The children of Ananda Bhavan participated in different types of competition organized by Cognizant Outreach. They have also participated in different interschool competitions, science workshops, and district-level stage performances, and won several prizes.

Some of the children have shown remarkable development in their sport skills and talents. They recently participated in the 37th Annual Athletic Meet organized by the South 24 Parganas District Sports Association 2023, held in Baruipur. The boys and girls from our institution attained a commendable position at the event and achieved ranks.

Among the under 18 years’ age Boys group, Nikunja Halder stood first in Long Jump by scoring 6.57 meters and broke the last record of 6.51 meters, and he was awarded with gold medal. Sudip Dey stood first in Javelin by scoring 48.2 meters and also stood frost in 100 meter run.

Among the under 16 years’ age Boys group, Subhash Purkait stood third in Long Jump by scoring 5.47 meters. Babusona Sardar stood first in Javelin by scoring 41.05 meters. Among the under 14 years’ age Boys group, Sudip Purkait stood second in Kids Javelin by scoring 18.45 meters.

Among the under 18 years’ age Girls group, Shaharbanu Khatun stood first in Long Jump by scoring 4.47 meters. Sudeshna Kule stood third in Javelin and scored 16 meters and also stood third in Discuss Throw and scored 16 meters.

Among the under 14 years’ age Girls group, Manju Sardar stood second in Long Jump by scoring 3.85 meters.

Babusona Sardar won first place in Javelin throw at Baruipur Playground, earning a spot in the National Championship. Subsequently, in February 2023, he competed in the National Championship held in Patna, Bihar.

Nikunja Halder, a talented young athlete of The Biswas Educational Foundation, was selected for long jump event, by West Bengal Athletics Association to compete in the 19th National Youth Athletics Championships – 2024 at Bahtarai Athletics Stadium, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on June 2024.